Pongging Village Overview
Pongging is a village in Katan tehsil of Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. It lies about 35 km from Katan tehsil headquarters and around 115 km from Yingkiong district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pongging village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pongging village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pongging is 264034. Pasighat is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.
Location Map of Pongging
Population & Demographics of Pongging
This section provides population and demographic details of Pongging village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 339 | 159 | 180 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 39 | 17 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 339 | 159 | 180 |
| Literate Population | 198 | 105 | 93 |
| Illiterate Population | 141 | 54 | 87 |
Key population details of Pongging village are given below:
- Pongging village is a small village with a total population of around 339, including approximately 159 males and 180 females, with a sex ratio of 1132 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 339 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pongging village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.41%.
- There are around 50 households in Pongging village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pongging
Transport facilities help residents of Pongging village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pongging
The following villages are located close to Pongging and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pongging
- Where is Pongging located?
- Pongging village is located in Katan Circle, Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pongging?
- Pongging is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Pongging?
- Pongging has a total population of 339, including 159 males and 180 females.
- How many households are there in Pongging?
- There are 50 households in Pongging.
- What is the literacy rate in Pongging?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pongging is 58.41%. Male literacy is 66.04% and female literacy is 51.67%.